AAA Reports Crude Oil Prices Up, Summer Gas Prices Expected Above $2
MINNEAPOLIS, June 14 -- Crude oil prices, which had fallen below $50 per barrel in May, surged higher in June and are now trading near $55. This increase boosted national gas prices in the past two weeks, too, which currently average $2.13 per gallon. According to AAA, this stubbornly high cost of crude oil likely will ... Continue reading
Growing Support for Car Buyer's Bill Includes State Senate
Bill Creates First in the Nation Protections for Consumers SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 14 -- The California Motor Car Dealers Association (CMCDA) announced today that the Senate Judiciary Committee has joined the State Assembly, car dealers and consumer groups to support AB 68 (Montanez). The bill requires credit score di ... Continue reading
World's First Purpose-Built Hydrogen Fuel Cell Motorbike Makes North American Debut
--The world's first purpose-built fuel cell motorbike, ENV (pronounced ENVY), was unveiled today at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles. Powered by hydrogen, ENV is a virtually silent and completely nonpolluting motorbike that was designed to showcase the practical application of hydrogen fuel cells in the real wo ... Continue reading
AAA Expects Summer Gas Prices Above $2 Per Gallon
BURNSVILLE, Minn., June 14 -- Crude oil prices, which had fallen below $50 per barrel in May, surged higher in June and are now trading near $55. This increase boosted national gas prices in the past two weeks, too, which currently average $2.13 per gallon. According to AAA, this stubbornly high cost of crude oil likel ... Continue reading
Toyota Reveals New Safety Features
June 10, 2005 Toyota Develops New Vehicle Safety Technologies Tokyo — TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today that, to help promote the development of safe vehicles, it has added an active steering function to its VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management) vehicle control system and developed a two-cham ... Continue reading
Toyota Marks Start of Construction of Russian Camry Plant
June 14, 2005 Toyota Marks Start of Construction of Russian Plant —Camry Production in St. Petersburg to Start in 2007— St. Petersburg, Russia — TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) held an official ceremony to mark the start of construction today for OOO* "TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING RUSSIA" (TMMR) — ... Continue reading
KISS Racers Anxious to Test Kokomo Makeover
June 13, 2005 -- The quest for the 2005 King of Indiana Sprint Series champion continues this Sunday at Kokomo Speedway. While the Kokomo oval has always held the reputation of a very racy facility, an 8-month construction project has delivered a total makeover. The track’s surface has been significantly reworked ... Continue reading
Sirius Satellite Radio Will Expand Network Capacity By 25 Percent
Washington DC June 14, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that "Satellite radio operator Sirius Satellite Radio said on Monday it has developed a new technology that will initially increase its network capacity by about 25 percent, which analysts say may speed its ability to offer services like video in cars,” r ... Continue reading
Ten Steps to Keep Your Tires - and Your Family - Safe on the Roads This Summer
MCLEAN, Va., June 14 -- Before hitting the roads this summer, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) urges you to take a few minutes to check the condition of your tires. Well-maintained tires keep your car safer, help it last longer, and save you money, too. These tips will help to keep your tires in good ... Continue reading
Tire Industry Presses For Ruling on Tire Expiration Dates As Automakers Issue Replacement Warnings
Washington DC June 14, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that debate is brewing between the tire industry and a few automakers who say new tires should come with expiration dates, reports The Detroit News. In a June 10 letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Rubber Manufacturers Asso ... Continue reading
Rick Crawford Michigan Preview
Contact: Craig Bailey Paramount Health Insurance 200 Performance PR Plus Michigan International Speedway 704.377.8727 (office) Brooklyn, Michigan 704.507.2456 (mobile) June 17-18, 2005 cbailey@pprplus.com Rick Crawford's Michigan International Speedway Results Date Start Finish Laps Status 7/31/04 7 32 27/100 Engine 7/ ... Continue reading
Le Mans By The Numbers - What It Takes To Race In the World's Biggest Sports Car Race
Le Mans By The Numbers What It Takes To Race In the World’s Biggest Sports Car Race LE MANS, France, June 13, 2005 – If a team leaves Las Vegas, wins after racing a Porsche 911 for 12 hours in Florida, racing to third in two hours and 45-minutes and second in another, travels 3,000 miles with 15 people from ... Continue reading
Fitch Affirms Navistar & Navistar Financial; Outlook Remains Stable
CHICAGO--June 14, 2005--Fitch Ratings affirms Navistar International Corp. (Navistar) as follows: Navistar -- Senior unsecured debt 'BB'; -- Subordinated debt 'B+'. Navistar Financial Corp. (NFC) -- Senior unsecured debt 'BB'. Fitch has also withdrawn NFC's subordinated debt rating as Navistar has assumed the subordina ... Continue reading
Fitch Issues Presale Report on HSBC Automotive Trust 2005-1
NEW YORK--June 14, 2005--Fitch Ratings has issued a presale report on HSBC Automotive Trust 2005-1, discussing the rating analysis behind Fitch's expected ratings on the offered notes. The collateral securing the notes consists of simple interest retail installment sales contracts secured by new and used automobiles, l ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--June 14, 2005--Speedemissions, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SPEM), a leading vehicle emissions testing and safety inspections company, today announced it signed a non-binding letter of intent for the acquisition of Just Inc., a company that operates emission testing centers under the name Just Emissions & Inspect ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--June 14, 2005--Cat Lift Trucks has introduced its newly engineered NR3000 Series 24V Reach Truck, featuring a unique spacious operator compartment, multifunctional control handle, and Alternating Current (AC)-drive system to enhance performance and improve operator efficiency. Designed with a variety of produc ... Continue reading
LAKEWOOD, Colo.--June 14, 2005--A dealer participation program developed by GE Auto Warranty Services offers substantial profit sharing advantages, giving dealers an opportunity to increase revenues on the sale of vehicle service contracts. "With our 2005 program, we have increased our production bonuses, and lowered o ... Continue reading
TEMPE, Ariz.--June 14, 2005--Delivering on its ongoing commitment to miniaturize the 3G mobile phone, Freescale Semiconductor announces a fourth generation, multimode 3G WCDMA/EDGE cellular RF subsystem. This gives cell phone manufacturers design freedom by shrinking board space 70 percent, creating exciting possibilit ... Continue reading
Manufacturer of Award-Winning Custom Choppers & Cruisers Started in Small Garage Only 10 Years Ago HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., June 14 -- GE Commercial Finance's Distribution Finance business was recently named the preferred financing source for Big Dog Motorcycles(TM), a leading manufacturer of V-twin custom motorcycles. C ... Continue reading
LARKSPUR, Calif.--June 14, 2005--Mindjet, the leading provider of software for visualising and managing information, today announced that MindManager has been implemented as Volkswagen's online IT project management solution. MindManager enables the IT team to transparently manage projects and communicate to all partic ... Continue reading
Navicom GPS Selects gedas Mapping for Mexico
gedas Mapping Will Be Used in the New Navicom GPS Box and Network Launching in August Navicom Data Center Will Be Located in San Francisco, CA SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 14 -- NowAuto, Inc. announced today that wholly owned subsidiary Navicom will launch the q network with the state-of-the-art gedas mapping in Mexico (htt ... Continue reading
PLANTATION, Fla.--June 14, 2005--Raptor Investments, Inc (Pink Sheets: RAPT) announced today that it has signed a letter of intent with HotAutoWeb to acquire the online specialty auction company and eBay Titanium Power Seller. Based in Boise, Idaho, HotAutoWeb has been operating through its principal internet property, ... Continue reading
Solutia Keeps Pace With Vydyne(R) Demand in China's Automotive Market
SHANGHAI, China, June 14 -- Solutia Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SOLUQ) is experiencing an increased demand in China for its Vydyne Nylon 6,6 compounds used in automotive applications. The growing automotive market in China is one of the primary drivers that has led Solutia to expand its Vydyne presence in the region and inve ... Continue reading
World's First Purpose-Built Fuel Cell Motorbike Makes North American Debut
Environmentally Friendly, Whisper-Quiet Fuel Cell Motorbike Available to Consumers as Early as 2006 LOS ANGELES, June 14 -- Intelligent Energy, a British energy-solutions company that is relocating to Los Angeles, today unveiled the world's first purpose-built fuel cell motorbike, ENV (Emissions Neutral Vehicle), at th ... Continue reading
Five Hundred High School Seniors Nationwide To Receive Support MONTVALE, N.J., June 14 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) will award $1 million in scholarship funding to 500 college-bound students who are the first in their families to attend college. These high school seniors are all recipients of the DRIVE YOUR FUTURE: The ... Continue reading
Navistar's Operating Company To Enter into Joint Venture To Manufacture Trucks and Buses in India
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--June 14, 2005-- JV Will Also Source Components And Provide Engineering Services For Design, Development of Truck, Bus Products For International Truck And Engine Corporation Navistar International Corporation , North America's largest combined commercial truck, school bus and mid-range diesel engine ... Continue reading
High Signal Sensitivity Also Allows Cost-Effective Automotive Applications HEILBRONN, Germany and THALWIL, Switzerland, June 14 -- Atmel(R) , a global leader in the development and fabrication of advanced semiconductor solutions, and u-blox AG announced today the availability of a new GPS weak signal tracking technolog ... Continue reading
From Choppers to Checks: Checks In The Mail Launches American Chopper Check Series
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, June 14 -- Fans of Discovery Channel's American Chopper TV series and motorcycle enthusiasts alike have a new product to add to their collections: American Chopper checks. Texas-based check printer Checks In The Mail, Inc. (http://www.citm.com/) recently introduced a five-scene check series showca ... Continue reading
TASPRO Unveils 94-97 Accord Wagon Performance Exhaust
Performance Cat-Back Exhaust System Now Available for 94-97 Accord Wagons STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn., June 14 -- T.A.S. Auto Parts is proud to introduce the most recent addition to its TASPRO brand of performance Honda Accord parts. TASPRO's new performance cat-back exhaust system is custom made for 94-97 Accord Wagons an ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Reports North American Vehicle Navigation Market Growth Trend Continues
CHICAGO, June 14 -- NAVTEQ , a leading provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, reports 2004 as a year of significant growth for the navigation industry in North America with the introduction of navigation as a new option on 29 North American car models. The adoption rate of nav ... Continue reading
RepairOne(R) Takes Community Care Initiative on Road to Affiliates Nationwide
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., June 14 -- RepairOne(R) Automotive Concepts, LLC has launched a new initiative to extend the company's focus on community outreach to each of its 35 affiliate locations across the country. On June 8, members of the Florida-based RepairOne(R) affiliate executive team traveled to Grand Rapids, Mich., ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Recognized for Strengthening the Minority Business Community
DaimlerChrysler Receives Prestigious Governor's Award in Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 14 -- DaimlerChrysler has earned the 2005 Ohio Minority Business Development Award. Doug White, Ohio Director of Commerce, presented the award Tuesday, June 7 to the Chrysler Group at the Ohio Governor Bob Taft's annual Minority Business ... Continue reading
Bobby Labonte Back in No. 47 Chevrolet Silverado at Michigan
Bobby Labonte Back in No. 47 Chevrolet Silverado at Michigan Texas Native Looking for Second NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Win FOR RELEASE JUNE 14, 2005 Brooklyn, MI – Bobby Labonte will drive the No. 47 Chevrolet Silverado at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) in the Paramount Heath Insurance 200. Th ... Continue reading
Wheelie Contest Highlights SSP on Thursday Night
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sprint Car Wheelie Contest Highlights Thursday Night at SSP NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (June 13, 2005) – This Thursday night, June 16, the Susquehanna Speedway Park will host the 2nd Annual Sprint Car Wheelie contest presented by the Beer Hill Gang along w ... Continue reading
Auto Pioneer Malcolm Bricklin Drives Inc Magazine Cover Story
WHO: Malcolm Bricklin Founder and CEO of Visionary Vehicles and America's premier auto maverick WHAT: Inc magazine cover story: WOULD YOU BUY A CHINESE CAR FROM THIS MAN Malcolm Bricklin is on a quest to revolutionize the auto industry. The 3500-word article magazine has stories about the auto maverick even his family ... Continue reading
Bondurant School Offering Summer Special Just in Time for Father's Day
CHANDLER, Ariz., June 14 -- Giving Dad the ultimate gift can be a tough task but the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving just made it easier by announcing a summer special. Effective immediately, all new multi-day classes will be discounted 10% and each student will receive a ProKart Grand Prix Race. Multi ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., June 14 -- Experian Automotive studied new car purchase requests generated on kbb.com during the first nine months of 2004 and found that 64 percent of consumers submitting vehicle purchase requests on kbb.com ultimately purchased a vehicle during the analysis time frame. And while more than half of kbb ... Continue reading
Chevy announces Corvette Z06 0-60 mph time and base price
Corvette outperforms key competitive supercars at 1/3 the price DETROIT – The ultimate Corvette—the 2006 Corvette Z06—is posting numbers at the track and on the window sticker that will get attention. Chevrolet has announced that the fastest Corvette ever—the 505-horsepower Corvette Z06—wi ... Continue reading
Mazda Releases Special Edition Premacy 20C Limited
Tokyo (JCNN) - On June 13, Mazda began sales of the sporty Premacy 20C Limited Special Edition in Japan. The new vehicle features a black interior, 15-inch alloy wheels, discharge headlights and immobilizer as standard equipment. Cardinal Red Mica has been selected as a body color for exclusive use on the new vehicle. ... Continue reading
"Einstein" Eclipses 400 Races, Sets Sight on 600
For Immediate Release "Einstein" Eclipses 400 Races, Sets Sight on 600 Whether you realize it or not, if you've been to even a handful of Sports Car Club of America Club Racing events over the years, you know Mark Weber. It might be name recognition, as Weber has spent the better part of his SCCA tenure as a photograph ... Continue reading
Date Set for 2005 Big Boys Toys & Travel Show; Northwest Event Follows National Tradition
SEATTLE--June 13, 2005--The Big Boys Toys & Travel Show will be held October 28-30, 2005, at Qwest Field Plaza, adjacent to Qwest Field and Safeco Field at the south end of downtown Seattle. The family-friendly show will be similar to other "Big Boys" shows across the U.S., spotlighting the latest and greatest in lifes ... Continue reading
Association Recognizes G.I. Trucking Performance in Industrial and Highway Safety
BREA, Calif.--June 13, 2005--The Utah Trucking Association has honored G.I. Trucking Company with two of its most prestigious safety awards for 2004. The company took First Place in Industrial Safety in the General Commodities category for transportation firms with less than 170 employees in the state. The other honor ... Continue reading
SMITH LEADS NORTHEAST FOCUSES TO SEEKONK FOLLOWING LOWVILLE RAIN OUT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 13, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-139 SMITH LEADS NORTHEAST FOCUSES TO SEEKONK FOLLOWING LOWVILLE RAIN OUT Ryan Smith of Kunkletown, Pa. leads the USAC Northeast Ford Focus Midget Car Series contingent Saturday to Seekonk Speedway in Seekonk, Mass. for the region’s second ... Continue reading
OKLAHOMA FOCUSES CONTINUE THIS SATURDAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 13, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-135 OKLAHOMA FOCUSES CONTINUE THIS SATURDAY The USAC Oklahoma Ford Focus Midget Car Series returns to action Saturday at the Tulsa (Okla.) Speedway for the fifth race of the season. Jasiel Randolph of Tulsa, Okla., who seeks his first career USA ... Continue reading
RAY TARGETS THIRD STRAIGHT CAROLINA/VIRGINIA FOCUS WIN THURSDAY AFTER ANOTHER SERIES VICTORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 13, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-138 RAY TARGETS THIRD STRAIGHT CAROLINA/VIRGINIA FOCUS WIN THURSDAY AFTER ANOTHER SERIES VICTORY It took nearly 20 races for Robbie Ray of Davenport, Iowa to win his first USAC Carolina/Virginia Ford Focus Midget Car Series feature, and now the ... Continue reading
MARTZ EXTENDS MIDWEST FOCUS LEAD WITH KALAMAZOO VICTORY; LAKEVILLE RAINED OUT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 13, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-136 MARTZ EXTENDS MIDWEST FOCUS LEAD WITH KALAMAZOO VICTORY; LAKEVILLE RAINED OUT Tate Martz of Rushville, Ind. padded his USAC Midwest Ford Focus Midget Car Series points lead Saturday with a victory at the 3/8-mile Kalamazoo Speedway in Kalama ... Continue reading
All-New 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Arrives in New Jersey
WHAT: Be thrilled. Be first. Be inspired...when you join your local Subaru dealer along with distinguished guests, and loyal Subaru customers to experience firsthand, the all-new 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca - the first ever seven-passenger, progressive SUV from Subaru. The Subaru B9 Tribeca takes the SUV segment in a new di ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--June 13, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c19117) has announced the addition of Protecting Motorists from the Hijacker to their offering. Whilst amateur thieves still target older vehicles with poor security, professional thieves have adapted their methods to steal ... Continue reading
Two Integrated Technologies Designed to Save Children's Lives in Auto-Related Back-Up Incidents
GRAND ISLAND, Neb.--June 13, 2005--Sense Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:SNSG) -- In 2005, a record number of children's lives have been lost as a result of auto-related back-up incidents. SUVs, minivans, and like vehicles, have huge blind spots as a result of their high profiles and design. They are sold as family vehicles, ... Continue reading
ANTIGO, Wis.--June 13, 2005--If Art Schmitt had his way, he'd race in Antigo every weekend. Schmitt recorded his first victory of the 2005 season in Round Three at the Mole Lake Regency Casino Off-Road Championships. The victory was Schmitt's 9th career Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) victory; four of them taking p ... Continue reading
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